Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers draw crowds in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Hundreds of residents in Lethbridge gathered together to support the hungry, hurt and homeless over the weekend.On Saturday, February 24, 2024, both Wood's Homes and Streets Alive Mis...
Feb 26, 2024

Magrath man killed in avalanche near Castle Mountain
CASTLE MOUNTAIN, AB - An avalanche in southeastern Alberta has resulted in the death of one person.Crowsnest Pass RCMP said it, along with officers from Pincher Creek, were called to an avalanche arou...
Feb 26, 2024

Professional Bull Riders Canada Cup Series returning to Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada is returning to Lethbridge next month. For the sixth consecutive season, PBR Canada is returning to the ENMAX Centre for the PBR South Country Co...
Feb 25, 2024

Lethbridge County investigating external fraud incident
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Lethbridge County is notifying the public of a recent external fraud incident.The County said in a news release that approximately $30,000 in vendor payments was intercepted by...
Feb 23, 2024

Lethbridge kicks off torch runs for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Special Olympics are set to get underway in Calgary next week, but dozens of athletes took part in a torch lighting ceremony in Lethbridge in the lead up to that.On Friday, Februa...
Feb 23, 2024

Charges laid after random bear spray attacks in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Three people are facing charges following an investigation into bear spray attacks in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Police Service said two of those attacks occurred in December 20...
Feb 23, 2024

U of L to focus on consent as part of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is set to recognize its first-ever Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Week this month.The awareness initiative will take place February ...
Feb 22, 2024

Nurses rally for better pay, reclassification outside of Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Lethbridge are advocating for changes.They held a rally outside of city hall on Thursday, February 22, 2024, while nurses in other Alber...
Feb 22, 2024

Avoid tossing baby's breath into green carts: City of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with the City of Lethbridge are warning about baby's breath.The plant, also known as maiden's breath, is often used as a filler flower in floral arrangements. The small whit...
Feb 22, 2024

44-year-old missing Brooks man found dead
BROOKS, AB - A missing 44-year-old Brooks man has been found deceased, the RCMP said on Thursday, February 24, 2024. Officers say the man was last heard from on February 18. His death was not deemed s...
Feb 22, 2024